June 08, 2011

Goodbye Grandpa...

My heart has been a little heavy as my grandpa Russell passed away early yesterday morning. Bruce Marion Russell was 82 years old. Words cannot express the love that I had for him. Growing up next door to him was a pleasure. He was always such a character. I am thankful that I was able to know him as I did, and that my children also got the chance to know their great grandpa. Just like grandpa, I too have a lack of patience at times, and I love nothing more than to get a cold soda and cruise the backroads. Though I will miss him dearly, I am thankful to know that he is no longer in pain. We love you grandpa.

grandma and grandpa Russell on their wedding day...

This next photo is my grandpa holding my dad...

Granma & Grandpa's family...my dad is the on the back row, far left...

sorry to hear about your Grandpa, you guys are lucky to live so close to all your grandparents! it was fun to see photos of him and your dad, Russell looks just like your dad's baby photos! i love old photos :)

I am very sorry for your loss. I know it's comforting to know that this is a temporary separation from our loved ones and that by Jesus' grace and love for us we'll reunite with them again.
Sending you and your whole family prayers and light your way.
Hugs

Sherelle, I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts ae with your family. I love this photo tribute you did, it sure tells a story. What a blessing to have him so close to you and your children. I always think of the hymn "God be with you till' we meet again" when someone loses a grandparent bc my own Grandma loved that hymn - Best wishes, Darla

Sherelle, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear Grandpa. I'll be praying for your family. What a blessing he was to you and vice versa, I'm sure. And what a treasure, all of those photos are. I love the one of him wearing the goggles/hat. So cute.

so sorry for your loss. I was also lucky enough to live next door to my grandparents until I went to college. loved the photos, made me think of my grandfather I lost in 2005 and my grandmother this past christmas.

I'm so sorry for you loss. Remember all of the good times with him. Be thankful your kids were able to meet to him too. :) I'm thinking of you. I lost my grandpa when I was only 15 and not a day goes by that I don't think about him. He would have LOVED to meet my kids. BIG HUGS to you today.

I am so sorry for your loss - it is precisely this reason we moved back to Texas from Virginia, so that our children could have this kind of bond with their grandparents. Saying prayers for you and yours today.

I am so very sorry to hear about your Grandpa Russell. I'm sending along hearts & hugs and a lot of peace for you and your family during this time of grief. Sending you my prayers ~ I hope you find comfort in your days ahead. xo

Sherelle, I am very sorry for your loss. I know it's comforting to know that this is a temporary separation from our loved ones and that by Jesus' grace and love for us we'll reunite with them again.
Sending you and your whole family prayers and light your way.
Hugs